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September and October Blood Drive

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📢 Attention UC Community! 📢

Exciting News! We’re hosting a Blood Drive at the University of Canterbury on 17 September and 8 October. Your chance to make a difference is here, and we need your support!

🩸 Why donate blood?

  • Save Lives: Just one donation can save up to three lives.
  • Community Impact: Your donation directly helps patients in need within our community.
  • Personal Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a tangible difference.

🔍 How to get involved:

  • Review Eligibility: Check out the eligibility criteria attached to this email to ensure you can donate.
  • Book Your Appointment: Use the provided link to schedule your donation slot directly: Book your appointment at the University of Canterbury.
  • Spread the Word: Share this message with your colleagues and friends to encourage their participation.

👍 Not sure if you’re eligible? Take the basic eligibility quiz here to find out!

📌 Important details:

  • Date: 17 September 2024 and 8 October 2024
  • Location: Undercroft 101, University of Canterbury
  • Time: Book your appointment slot via the provided link (10am-3pm)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Resources:

Other important information

  • People who lived in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or France for a total period of six months or more between 1980 and 1996 are now able to donate blood or plasma in New Zealand – if they’re in good health and meet our donor eligibility criteria.
  • Find if you are able to donate after travelling out of New Zealand
  • Please remember to eat & drink plenty beforehand – a good-sized meal and drink at least 1.5 litres of water.
  • Please bring your photo ID or donor card. The donor card can be accessed via the NZ Blood Service donor app if you an existing donor. Photo ID is your driver’s licence, passport, etc.
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Deadline for Exam Special Arrangements

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Do you have ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties, neurodiversity, medical or mental health conditions that impact your exams?

Would any of the following be helpful to remove these barriers?

  • Extra time
  • A room with few or no other students
  • Ability to take medication into exams
  • Use of a PC / Mac
  • A reader/writer

Te Ratonga Whaikaha | Student Accessibility Service can organise those, and many other exam alterations, to students with

In order to receive Special Arrangements for the Exams at the end of Semester 2, you must register with TRW|SAS by Friday, October 11th.

If you are already registered, this is also the final date to add or change your arrangements.

You are welcome to visit our website, where you can find information about what we do and the support that we may be able to offer while you study here at UC.

You can also book an appointment online to speak with one of our Accessibility Advisors, where we can discuss your specific needs.

This deadline does not apply for unexpected temporary impairments (i.e. injuries).

Ngā mihi,

The TRW | SAS team

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AI & Health Waitaha Canterbury Forum & Networking

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What is the scope of AI and its impact on health practice and research in Waitaha Canterbury?

Are there local opportunities to collaborate in AI and health?

Organised by representatives across the University of Otago Christchurch, University of Canterbury and Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, this free event is open to those interested in what is happening in the local AI and health space.

Topics covered will include AI in clinical practice, biomedical research, engineering and computer science.

Where: Manawa, 276 Antigua Street, 3rd Floor, Room 302
When: Wednesday 18 September, 3 – 5 pm
Who: Clinicians, researchers, data scientists, students, academics and professionals using, or interested in using AI in health
Format: Presentations followed by Q&A, light refreshments and networking

This is a great opportunity to meet others who are involved in AI in health, to share ideas and learn more about collaborating, what support, resources and expertise we have locally.

Email Arthur Morley-Bunker for more information on presenting (in-person or poster).

Interested in attending? Register today